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that he problem in afghanistan is pakistan. we have fooled ourselves into thinking pakistan is a partner. we poured billions of dollars into pakistan hoping and praying they will change, but they have not. we are continuing to pay them for bad behavior. that's why i've introduced amendment number 20 to the underlying bill to cut $200 million of coalition support that we give pakistan. $200 million is a good first step. we should not pay pakistan to betray us. they will do it for free. and i reserve. the chair: the gentleman reserves the balance of his ime. for what purpose does gentleman seek recognition? >> i claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. the chair: the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. mr. visclosky: i would agree with the assertion of the gentleman who offered the amendment that the relationship that our country has with pakistan has been difficult. but i'm opposed to the amendment because maintaining a relationship no matter how difficult is essential. the relationship has helped the u.s. ma
that he problem in afghanistan is pakistan. we have fooled ourselves into thinking pakistan is a partner. we poured billions of dollars into pakistan hoping and praying they will change, but they have not. we are continuing to pay them for bad behavior. that's why i've introduced amendment number 20 to the underlying bill to cut $200 million of coalition support that we give pakistan. $200 million is a good first step. we should not pay pakistan to betray us. they will do it for free. and i...
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she chairs the pakistan caucus. she joined our congressional delegation in pakistan last -- in the month of april and speaks with great knowledge and experience on this subject. the gentlelady from texas, ms. sheila jackson lee, for three minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized for three minutes. ms. jackson lee: i thank very much the distinguished chairman of the full committee for both his insight and his leadership. and my good friend the subcommittee chairman, mr. ackerman, and my doubly good friend mr. burton, who was just on the floor of the house who shares with me this commitment to pakistan. mr. speaker, the reason why we must go forward today is for the very reason that our colleagues have been addressing themselves to our colleagues, you will. we have a crisis, a dire crisis in pakistan. there is no time for us to quarrel over what really are minimal differences if you will. right now as we speak, 2.5 million people are homeless. they are fleeing the conflicts in an area that -- are
she chairs the pakistan caucus. she joined our congressional delegation in pakistan last -- in the month of april and speaks with great knowledge and experience on this subject. the gentlelady from texas, ms. sheila jackson lee, for three minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized for three minutes. ms. jackson lee: i thank very much the distinguished chairman of the full committee for both his insight and his leadership. and my good friend the subcommittee chairman, mr....
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[applause] yesterday things happened with pakistan, and i have openly said pakistan took tremendous advantage of our country for many years, but we are starting to have a real relationship with pakistan, and they are starting to respect us as a nation again, and so are other nations. they are starting to respect the united states of america again, and i appreciate that, and i want to thank the leaders of pakistan for what they have been doing. [applause] in this administration, we will call evil by its name. [cheers and applause] we stand with our friends and allies. we forge new partnerships in pursuit of peace. and we take decisive action against those who would threaten our people with harm. [applause] and we will be decisive because we know that the first duty of government is to serve its citizens. we are defending our borders, protecting our workers, and enforcing our laws. you see it every single day that you haven't seen it in many, many years. if you have seen it at all. [applause] in protecting america's interests abroad, we will always support our cherished friend and partner, the
[applause] yesterday things happened with pakistan, and i have openly said pakistan took tremendous advantage of our country for many years, but we are starting to have a real relationship with pakistan, and they are starting to respect us as a nation again, and so are other nations. they are starting to respect the united states of america again, and i appreciate that, and i want to thank the leaders of pakistan for what they have been doing. [applause] in this administration, we will call...
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there is no cost that can be put on stabilizing pakistan and no price that can be put on pakistan and india. failure in these developments will hurt our national security, yet a retreat will make it more likely. americans want peace. none of us want our friends or family to be deployed overseas. however, peace will not come until our enemies are within our destruction. until that day, talk of leaving afghanistan means our enemies will bring the fight back to us. there can be no peace in afghanistan. whether we leave today, tomorrow, this war does not end simply because we choose not to be engaged. the taliban will return. with their return, they will expand their efforts and provide sanctuary and will try to continue to murder americans. i hope and pray when our armed forces do come home. until our enemies lay down their arms, our military must remain out there on this wall doing their duty to uphold america's democracy and our safety. we have spent so much time today discussing abandonning our allies. i know our partners were watching what was said. it is my firm hope they see today'
there is no cost that can be put on stabilizing pakistan and no price that can be put on pakistan and india. failure in these developments will hurt our national security, yet a retreat will make it more likely. americans want peace. none of us want our friends or family to be deployed overseas. however, peace will not come until our enemies are within our destruction. until that day, talk of leaving afghanistan means our enemies will bring the fight back to us. there can be no peace in...
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we need to make sure that pakistan is fighting for pakistan and that pakistan doesn't think it's only fighting for american dollars. that's what we need to do. as once more a united states marine that saw state department ineptness and cowardice, while i was in afghanistan, it's almost personally insummitting we're going to pull the money and fund from general the reus and give it to state department cronies. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from florida has 1 1/2 minutes remaining. the gentleman from california has 3 and a quarter minutes remaining and is recognized. mr. berman: yes, mr. chairman, i'm pleased to yield two minutes to the gentlewoman who has made a significant contribution to this legislative effort, the gentlewoman from wisconsin, ms. moore. two minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized for two minutes. ms. moore: mr. speaker, i want to thank chairman berman for working with me so closely to include provisions in h.r. 1886 to ensure that the empowerment and protection of -- and human rights of women are
we need to make sure that pakistan is fighting for pakistan and that pakistan doesn't think it's only fighting for american dollars. that's what we need to do. as once more a united states marine that saw state department ineptness and cowardice, while i was in afghanistan, it's almost personally insummitting we're going to pull the money and fund from general the reus and give it to state department cronies. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from...
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we were paying pakistan $1.3 billion a year. i ended that about nine months ago, a lot of people don't know that. >> [indiscernible] >> what he talking about? what you trying to refer to? >> [indiscernible] it's a terrible thing going on right now between pakistan and india, a very bad situation and dangerous situation. we would like to see it stopped. a lot of people were just killed and we want to see it stopped. we are very much involved, if that is what you are referring to. india just lost almost 50 people to an attack. can understand that also. we are talking and a lot of people are talking. righta delicate balance now, a lot of problems between india and pakistan. in kashmir. are you talking about kashmir? it is very dangerous. >> [indiscernible] we are not doing anything right now. we may or may not put that in the trade agreement. we may be discussing at the we would only do that in conjunction with the attorney general of the united states, because that is a matter outside of what we are doing. we do that with the atto
we were paying pakistan $1.3 billion a year. i ended that about nine months ago, a lot of people don't know that. >> [indiscernible] >> what he talking about? what you trying to refer to? >> [indiscernible] it's a terrible thing going on right now between pakistan and india, a very bad situation and dangerous situation. we would like to see it stopped. a lot of people were just killed and we want to see it stopped. we are very much involved, if that is what you are referring...
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just deal with pakistan -- deal with pakistan. other groups that pose a threat to the region and beyond. pakistan has much to gain from partnering with our effort in afghanistan. it has much to lose i continuing to harbor criminals -- by continuing to harbor criminals and terrorists. in the past, pakistan has been a valued harner. our militaries have worked together against common enemies. the pakistani people have suffered greatly from terrorism and extremism pete we recognize those contributions -- and extremism. we recognize those conservations . pakistan has a sheltered the same organizations that try to kill our people. we have been paying pakistan dollars, at the same time they are housing the very terrorists that we are fighting. that will have to change. that will change immediately. no partnership can survive a countries harboring of the lipton's and terrorists who target u.s. service members and officials. this time for pakistan to demonstrate its commitment to civilization, order and to peace. host: that is the presiden
just deal with pakistan -- deal with pakistan. other groups that pose a threat to the region and beyond. pakistan has much to gain from partnering with our effort in afghanistan. it has much to lose i continuing to harbor criminals -- by continuing to harbor criminals and terrorists. in the past, pakistan has been a valued harner. our militaries have worked together against common enemies. the pakistani people have suffered greatly from terrorism and extremism pete we recognize those...
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world to talk about pakistan and how in the pakistan forward, last three years alone. we have done a lot of analytical work in pakistan, looking at the things that prompt violence and what might be done to lessen the likelihood of violence, tilda capacity of civil society. -- toe tracked dialogs build the capacity of civil society, reading groups together to talk about differences of opinion. we are very knows, actively involved in the election process in afghanistan. stability for afghanistan is critically important for stability in pakistan. the last thing you need is a collapse and ethnic tsunami afghanistan, because it will not be contained within those borders. it prime minister is in a difficult part of the world. he has a difficult job. we appreciate his being here. the event will involve remarks from the prime minister. we will ask steve hadley, a former national security advisor in the bush administration, to sit with the prime minister and ask questions in a casual setting after the prime minister has finished with his remarks. when we are done, i would ask t
world to talk about pakistan and how in the pakistan forward, last three years alone. we have done a lot of analytical work in pakistan, looking at the things that prompt violence and what might be done to lessen the likelihood of violence, tilda capacity of civil society. -- toe tracked dialogs build the capacity of civil society, reading groups together to talk about differences of opinion. we are very knows, actively involved in the election process in afghanistan. stability for afghanistan...
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we will not in a thousand years bring enlightenment to pakistan. only pakistan can do that. when it begins to police pakistan better, when girls who long for nothing but freedom and education are embraced rather than gunned down, then we will begin to make progress. my heart breaks for her. and her family. it breaks for all those who suffer under violent oppression in the name of religion. it breaks for those who cannot and teachers,ets for those who cannot speak without being gunned down by extremists. i can only hope the violence done to her can motivate those who do believe in islam and peace and tolerance to stand up unanimously and proclaim that this violence does not represent them. it cannot represent a religion. this reform has to come from islam itself. we have to -- they have to acknowledge the taliban does not represent them. it saddens me that in these countries continue to persecute christians. it angers me to see my tax dollars supporting regimes that put christians to death for blasphemy in islam. countries that put muslims to this for converting to charity. i
we will not in a thousand years bring enlightenment to pakistan. only pakistan can do that. when it begins to police pakistan better, when girls who long for nothing but freedom and education are embraced rather than gunned down, then we will begin to make progress. my heart breaks for her. and her family. it breaks for all those who suffer under violent oppression in the name of religion. it breaks for those who cannot and teachers,ets for those who cannot speak without being gunned down by...
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that being the case, what about pakistan? pakistan is where the crux of the problem is. but yet, it is the least emphasis where we've seen our strategy. that's where al qaeda is. that's where the real apex of this situation is is. will our troops be able to go into pakistan and do exactly what the mission says, destroy, dismantle and see that doesn't return to pakistan? >> sir, the importance of the mission against al qaeda is absolutely clear. as commander of isaf, my responsibility or my authorities stop at the border of afghanistan and pakistan. we do, however, work very is hard and i personally spend a lot of time with general kiani developing a strategic partnership to enable them to meet their strategic objectives. >> let me just ask you because i only have just a few minutes and i have a number of questions. to your knowledge, of your involvement with the joint strategy with pakistan, to your knowledge, will our troops be able to go into pakistan? >> sir, i'm -- i'm really out of my lane to discuss that. >> okay. let me ask you about nato and our troops. nato has
that being the case, what about pakistan? pakistan is where the crux of the problem is. but yet, it is the least emphasis where we've seen our strategy. that's where al qaeda is. that's where the real apex of this situation is is. will our troops be able to go into pakistan and do exactly what the mission says, destroy, dismantle and see that doesn't return to pakistan? >> sir, the importance of the mission against al qaeda is absolutely clear. as commander of isaf, my responsibility or...
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>> it must be to weaken pakistan and to have a week pakistan -- a weak pakistan. >> it is not a military concern. it is a preeminent trade. thinktoday's world i dominating a country and movie a against a country does not mean we want to takeover. i do not think that can happen. we had bangladesh get independence. it implies dominating the foreign-policy. there is the trade and commerce. that is how you control this. >> where does this problem ranked no. your concern? is the largest concern you have? >> it is not such a great concern if we do not have this problem to afghanistan. they are diplomats. security people all go to india. i have offered them training. not one man has come to pakistan for training. they go to india. we have been achieved -- achieved this. it must stop. the united states must understand their concern. i would say the united states needs to understand their sensitivities. there is a lack of concern for pakistan. >> let me tell you to issues we do not understand care the first one is where ben lavin was found. if he was there for five years, he would have been there
>> it must be to weaken pakistan and to have a week pakistan -- a weak pakistan. >> it is not a military concern. it is a preeminent trade. thinktoday's world i dominating a country and movie a against a country does not mean we want to takeover. i do not think that can happen. we had bangladesh get independence. it implies dominating the foreign-policy. there is the trade and commerce. that is how you control this. >> where does this problem ranked no. your concern? is the...
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the answer is that pakistan is a sovereign nation that does not want u.s. troops on its soil if people say, we welcome u.s. troops, they would throw them out. the other issue was with india. mine was the first administration to prove that you could be friends with india and pakistan at the same time. we work hard to make sure leaders knew it was within their interesting, and my hope is over -- and their interest to have relationships with both countries, and my hope is over time pakistan deals with these extremists. extremists were the one who killed benazir bhutto, and at the same time india and pakistan become closer to solving the problem of kashmir. >> i am a sophomore from street louis, missouri -- from street louis, missouri. i want to know what real impact you expect your efforts to have on international policy. >> interesting question. somebody said, would you like to debate? if you are interested to know what i thought, read the book, so i do not worry about my legacy, because i am still studying theodore roosevelt or harry truman, and there is not
the answer is that pakistan is a sovereign nation that does not want u.s. troops on its soil if people say, we welcome u.s. troops, they would throw them out. the other issue was with india. mine was the first administration to prove that you could be friends with india and pakistan at the same time. we work hard to make sure leaders knew it was within their interesting, and my hope is over -- and their interest to have relationships with both countries, and my hope is over time pakistan deals...
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troops helping with the training in pakistan out of pakistan. i'd like to remind them on 9/11 we were attacked by al qaeda terrorists whose head was osama bin laden, and osama bin laden has been going back and forth across the afghani-pakistani border and there has been training going on with terrorists there and in yemen to try to foment war terrorism and to try to get them to move toward more attacks on the united states of america. this is a war that we're fighting to protect america as well as make sure the entire region over there is stable. pakistan is a nuclear power. if the taliban and al qaeda are successful in taking over that country, can you imagine what the rest of the world would have to deal with with them having the nuclear capability that they would have? that's one of the things we have to talk about. and without the training -- i'd like to point this out -- without the training of our troops that are in pakistan as trainers, the 230 of them, the money that we're using to fight this war against the taliban and al qaeda would no
troops helping with the training in pakistan out of pakistan. i'd like to remind them on 9/11 we were attacked by al qaeda terrorists whose head was osama bin laden, and osama bin laden has been going back and forth across the afghani-pakistani border and there has been training going on with terrorists there and in yemen to try to foment war terrorism and to try to get them to move toward more attacks on the united states of america. this is a war that we're fighting to protect america as well...
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pakistan -- i always maintained pakistan can do without the aid, but what pakistan needs is good, positive, constructive relationships with the united states. we have tried hard to have market access, etc.. but nothing came out of that. finally, the question of whether this is a transactional strategy, i would say if you look at the size of pakistan and you look at conventional and unconventional military capabilities, it's in a region where the united states has stakes and basically, this relationship has a strategic quality to itself. given all the problems i have mentioned, there is the question of how it should be managed. one can discuss in greater detail, but what i feel is that this relationship has to be managed and delivered on the basis of realism and frankness. it is an important relationship for pakistan and i think it's important for the united states for all the reasons i have mentioned. it's not just the question of the stabilization of afghanistan. there is an opportunity because stabilization be -- stabilization depends on reconciliation. for reconciliation, there are only
pakistan -- i always maintained pakistan can do without the aid, but what pakistan needs is good, positive, constructive relationships with the united states. we have tried hard to have market access, etc.. but nothing came out of that. finally, the question of whether this is a transactional strategy, i would say if you look at the size of pakistan and you look at conventional and unconventional military capabilities, it's in a region where the united states has stakes and basically, this...
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it is a problem in afghanistan and in pakistan. corruption kind of laid the -- actually undermine the foundations of a number of states in the area that have now virtually collapsed. these are important issues. by the way, general mcmaster, when he was in afghanistan, led an interagency task force to get at this cancer of corruption. it is hugely important. i think a broader issue is what role does the usc for its self in the international community? decades aftersix world war ii the united states was the leader in the international community. we created much of the architecture of the postwar world in the u.s. .e created the united nations in new hampshire, the new international financial order. and i think for our interests and the international community we have to continue to show that leadership and one way to do it leveling your top cabinet officials out in these key regions, recement thing -- recementing our traditional ties. the number 748-8001 to call for republicans. (202) 748-8000 for democrats. and all others (202) 748-
it is a problem in afghanistan and in pakistan. corruption kind of laid the -- actually undermine the foundations of a number of states in the area that have now virtually collapsed. these are important issues. by the way, general mcmaster, when he was in afghanistan, led an interagency task force to get at this cancer of corruption. it is hugely important. i think a broader issue is what role does the usc for its self in the international community? decades aftersix world war ii the united...
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we have two insurgencies in pakistan one is not directed against pakistan. the other is feeding terrorism within pakistan. one of the insurgencies -- the other -- these direct terrorism against pakistan. these are the places where al qaeda held up in bora bora after 2002. after 2005, when pakistan surrendered, they attacked pakistan in a very determined and focused manner. that is why you see the we have more casualties because of the insurgencies in pakistan. host: what did you see as pakistan's role m. winning the war in afghanistan? guest: pakistan is central to bring in the region when the war. you cannot win it unless you win it in pakistan. we have to have a lot of ambiguity about this prevent part of it is pakistan's own fault. we could not understand that the insurgency that was implemented would eventually turn toward pakistan itself. we did not come to grips with this. part of it was because they do not understand the difference between counter insurgency and counter-terrorism. in pakistan, we have an ambiguity. we have gone after the two insurgenc
we have two insurgencies in pakistan one is not directed against pakistan. the other is feeding terrorism within pakistan. one of the insurgencies -- the other -- these direct terrorism against pakistan. these are the places where al qaeda held up in bora bora after 2002. after 2005, when pakistan surrendered, they attacked pakistan in a very determined and focused manner. that is why you see the we have more casualties because of the insurgencies in pakistan. host: what did you see as...
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pakistan has forged an alliance. and the former head of pakistan's i.s.i. is called the father of the taliban. pakistan nuclear scientists met with senior al qaeda, leadership to discuss the terrorist group's desire to acquire nuclear technology. in 1998, several pakistani officers were killed in an al qaeda training camp by the united states. well, what were they doing there? they were training the al qaeda and terrorist activity. this was retaliation by the u.s. or the africa embassy bombing. 2001, pakistan i.s.i. helped revive the taliban after it was defeated by the united states in the northern alliance. while pakistan is fighting the pakistani taliban, it allows the afghan taliban or what it refers to as the good taliban to operate freely in its territory. let me try to explain this. there is the pakistani taliban, operating in pakistan. the pakistan government goes after those people because they are causing crimes in pakistan. but there is the afghan taliban that operates out of pakistan that is supported by i.s.i. and works in afghanistan to kill n
pakistan has forged an alliance. and the former head of pakistan's i.s.i. is called the father of the taliban. pakistan nuclear scientists met with senior al qaeda, leadership to discuss the terrorist group's desire to acquire nuclear technology. in 1998, several pakistani officers were killed in an al qaeda training camp by the united states. well, what were they doing there? they were training the al qaeda and terrorist activity. this was retaliation by the u.s. or the africa embassy bombing....
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in pakistan. pakistan supported the pashtun taliban movement during the war and there are historical reasons for this. it behooves us to understand better the history and the context. what we tried to do in the series, we are not reaching back 200 years. i did not have 10 hours to do this. i had three so we are providing context for the last 20 years of our war. you are right, there is a lot in the history that informs this. the people there are much more conscious of their history then we would give them credit for. conversations you have with afghans will often range into these subjects, the vendettas that go back between the various groups. host: one of the more brutally armored -- honest conversations you have in the u.s. is the conversation with one of the bomb makers responsible for the deaths of civilians, not just soldiers as you point out in the documentary. let's take a look at that. [video clip] >> i was the leader of an attack on foreigners. >> he was one of the akhani operatives. you
in pakistan. pakistan supported the pashtun taliban movement during the war and there are historical reasons for this. it behooves us to understand better the history and the context. what we tried to do in the series, we are not reaching back 200 years. i did not have 10 hours to do this. i had three so we are providing context for the last 20 years of our war. you are right, there is a lot in the history that informs this. the people there are much more conscious of their history then we...
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troops helping with the training in pakistan out of pakistan. i'd like to remind them on 9/11 we were attacked by al qaeda terrorists whose head was osama bin laden, and osama bin laden has been going back and forth across the afghani-pakistani border and there has been training going on with terrorists there and in yemen to try to foment war terrorism and to try to get them to move toward more attacks on the united states of america. this is a war that we're fighting to protect america as well as make sure the entire region over there is stable. pakistan is a nuclear power. if the taliban and al qaeda are successful in taking over that country, can you imagine what the rest of the world would have to deal with with them having the nuclear capability that they would have? that's one of the things we have to talk about. and without the training -- i'd like to point this out -- without the training of our troops that are in pakistan as trainers, the 230 of them, the money that we're using to fight this war against the taliban and al qaeda would no
troops helping with the training in pakistan out of pakistan. i'd like to remind them on 9/11 we were attacked by al qaeda terrorists whose head was osama bin laden, and osama bin laden has been going back and forth across the afghani-pakistani border and there has been training going on with terrorists there and in yemen to try to foment war terrorism and to try to get them to move toward more attacks on the united states of america. this is a war that we're fighting to protect america as well...
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in the case of pakistan, who determines what is pakistan's national interest? is this the army and isi? there are no representatives of the people to determine the policy, whether it is terrorism or with respect to india and the united states. the question is whether it is constitutional within the pakistani law for either side to determine pakistan's foreign policy. if it is not, what does that make isi? and the pakistani people, if they are looking for people responsible for the state in pakistan, where it has enemies within and without, if this is the result of the foreign policy, who is responsible? who is in control and whether it is constitutional? >> it is a question of decision making. who makes the decisions on policy. >> if i could try. politics a bore is a vacuum. -- abhors a vacuum. when a refuses' responsibility and refuses to direct the military one where the other, then the military steps in and starts making those decisions. in the case of operations in the province, in 2008, there was a joint resolution. at the end of that, the army chief was m
in the case of pakistan, who determines what is pakistan's national interest? is this the army and isi? there are no representatives of the people to determine the policy, whether it is terrorism or with respect to india and the united states. the question is whether it is constitutional within the pakistani law for either side to determine pakistan's foreign policy. if it is not, what does that make isi? and the pakistani people, if they are looking for people responsible for the state in...
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pakistan wants us in pakistan to help the pakistan government resist the taliban in pakistan. but they want to play a double game as the "the new york times" pointed out in an editorial today, by aiding against our troops in afghanistan. how can we advance our national interest when a country which is supposed to be our partner, is due police -- is wrong? i ask to put the article in "the new york times" be put in the record. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. mcgovern: mr. mcgovern, would you -- the speaker pro tempore: excuse me, gentleman. the chair recognizes mr. mcgovern. mr. mcgovern: i yield the gentleman an additional one minute. mr. dreier: if the gentleman will yield? the speaker pro tempore: excuse me. mr. dreier is recognized. mr. dreier: so is mister -- was the minute yielded to mr. kucinich or me? the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is correct. mr. dreier: let me say very quickly, obviously i'm very sympathetic with the concern, and i argue that the revelation of this wicky leaks, you know, thousands and thousands of documents is eviden
pakistan wants us in pakistan to help the pakistan government resist the taliban in pakistan. but they want to play a double game as the "the new york times" pointed out in an editorial today, by aiding against our troops in afghanistan. how can we advance our national interest when a country which is supposed to be our partner, is due police -- is wrong? i ask to put the article in "the new york times" be put in the record. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so...
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when i was in afghanistan and pakistan chasing taliban, they would do night letters. they would write a letter and leave it on doorsteps. you can only hit a couple hundred people in one night that way. what isis is doing is hitting tens of millions of people every day. they are getting their message out in a way that is unprecedented. their ability to grow is pretty scary. when you look at the cyber threats we are facing around the world, it is just unbelievable. it is no longer about preventing someone from getting in. did you give me enough time, i am getting into your digital network. the question becomes, how do you detect it? how can you kick people out? the number of people able to get into our sophisticated digital infrastructure is increasing exponentially as well. the great thing is we have smart , hard-working americans at our intelligence agencies and law enforcement agencies, military and civilian agencies, keeping us from these threats. host: i have to ask you about the ki -- knife. where did that come from? rep. hurd: pakistan. it was kind of the award f
when i was in afghanistan and pakistan chasing taliban, they would do night letters. they would write a letter and leave it on doorsteps. you can only hit a couple hundred people in one night that way. what isis is doing is hitting tens of millions of people every day. they are getting their message out in a way that is unprecedented. their ability to grow is pretty scary. when you look at the cyber threats we are facing around the world, it is just unbelievable. it is no longer about...
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many pakistanis have one foot inside pakistan and 1 foot outside pakistan. that strikes me as something which could very well be overwhelmed by populist forces and islamist forces. so in answer to your question, it is going to have to come from below as well as from above. >> a couple of observations and a small question. we talked about disengagement with pakistan. an analyst right now -- disengagement is not an option or a solution. both these countries need each other. their friendship -- >> courage to lift the microphone closer -- could you lift your microphone closer? >> we're talking here, the highest level of the american army are still engaging. it is important to bring stability -- the stability in pakistan and in afghanistan, it is independent. lisa mentioned about pakistan relationship with the u.s. these things have changed the test of time. the relationship is independent of relations of u.s. into india. it is independent of pakistan's relationship with china. both laser chips are important for china and critical -- both relationships are import
many pakistanis have one foot inside pakistan and 1 foot outside pakistan. that strikes me as something which could very well be overwhelmed by populist forces and islamist forces. so in answer to your question, it is going to have to come from below as well as from above. >> a couple of observations and a small question. we talked about disengagement with pakistan. an analyst right now -- disengagement is not an option or a solution. both these countries need each other. their friendship...
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giving pakistan money? guest: fastening question -- fascinating question and pakistan as part of the book. pakistan has been a part of this conflict for the last 20 years and also before that. if you look at afghanistan, you have pakistan to the west and the south, iran to the east and in the north, you have uzbekistan and a little sliver in the top right northeast, you have a border with china. this is one of the reasons why afghanistan was a venue for the great game. there was a great power competition. you have the u.s. departure and you have that competition once again. in the early days of 2001, while the fighting was going on, there was quite a lot of evidence that the pakistani isi flew into evacuate pakistani troops that were fighting with the taliban and al qaeda. we know over the past 20 years that pakistan played a double game. it funded and sustained and supported taliban inside afghanistan. you see strategic depth in their ongoing war with india. a lot of questions to be answered about u.s. sup
giving pakistan money? guest: fastening question -- fascinating question and pakistan as part of the book. pakistan has been a part of this conflict for the last 20 years and also before that. if you look at afghanistan, you have pakistan to the west and the south, iran to the east and in the north, you have uzbekistan and a little sliver in the top right northeast, you have a border with china. this is one of the reasons why afghanistan was a venue for the great game. there was a great power...
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pakistan. there has been progress in the relationship between pakistan and india. are on the cusp of pakistan granting nation status to india. most pakistanis are in favor of enhanced economic relationships with india. >> no argument from me on the stabilizing influence of having common economic interests and putting pipelines in afghanistan, pakistan, india. opposition is -- on iran. ourave had a duty to warn pakistani friends that the pipeline is under consideration and likely to be sanctionable under u.s. law. i am attempting not to conduct megaphone diplomacy on this issue. they are aware of that position. has proved to be less than reliable on many such energy p rojects. willpe tahat our pakistani take this as friendly advice that has been a significant partner in the energy field through our dialogue in the projects i mentioned. of ourthe key elements systems program. >> bill on india -- still on india, there has been a sense that you look at the military balance between india and soughtn
pakistan. there has been progress in the relationship between pakistan and india. are on the cusp of pakistan granting nation status to india. most pakistanis are in favor of enhanced economic relationships with india. >> no argument from me on the stabilizing influence of having common economic interests and putting pipelines in afghanistan, pakistan, india. opposition is -- on iran. ourave had a duty to warn pakistani friends that the pipeline is under consideration and likely to be...
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so as a co-chair of the pakistan caucus, i am grateful that we made a first step. i want the american people to know that your neighbors are pakistani-americans, they are doctors, they are lawyers, they are entrepreneurs, they are retailers, they love this country and they want to help their country as well. i am glad we made this first step. let me move quickly to a domestic issue and put an exclamation point on what we did right for pakistan and say that i stand here today and support a restoration and bailout for automobile dealers. we missed the boat and we have dealerships who have gotten these ugly letters saying that even though you are a pillar of the community, you're in good financial shape, you can sell the cars, you must close. mr. speaker, i stand against it and i believe that as we move forward we must have a car voucher for our automobile dealers who can in fact maintain their independence, can sell cars, whether or not it is by fiat or whether or not it is someone else, chrysler and g.m. cannot close by caveat, despite the bankruptcy structuring, th
so as a co-chair of the pakistan caucus, i am grateful that we made a first step. i want the american people to know that your neighbors are pakistani-americans, they are doctors, they are lawyers, they are entrepreneurs, they are retailers, they love this country and they want to help their country as well. i am glad we made this first step. let me move quickly to a domestic issue and put an exclamation point on what we did right for pakistan and say that i stand here today and support a...
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the leadership in the pakistan. but we will allow isi to assist other terrorist organizations that are targeting the united states or u.s. troops, that they get this kind of cooperation. it has to be broadened to include the l.a.t. do you think there is a potential for this spending -- spinning out-of-control by the l.a.t.? >> of course we worry about that and discuss it in great depth with our indian counterparts. it is a concern of theirs. it is also concerning to us. we have designated them. we are raising their continuing presence and activities on a regular basis. our policy has to be carefully coordinated with the indian concerns. india is trying to improve relations with pakistan right now. there are some productive discussions going on. >> perhaps admiral mike mullen also words will allow us to carry this, station on with that is that rather than india. >> the chair will recognize the ranking member on the committee or atmosphere. >> madam secretary, i want to wish you a happy birthday. i should ask you for
the leadership in the pakistan. but we will allow isi to assist other terrorist organizations that are targeting the united states or u.s. troops, that they get this kind of cooperation. it has to be broadened to include the l.a.t. do you think there is a potential for this spending -- spinning out-of-control by the l.a.t.? >> of course we worry about that and discuss it in great depth with our indian counterparts. it is a concern of theirs. it is also concerning to us. we have designated...
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is supporting pakistan. i think not many people in pakistan are aware that the goals of the financial institutions, whether the imf or the world bank, has a lot to do with the relationship with the u.s. to answer his question, i would say what happens between pakistan and the u.s., the positive side does not come up in the media. it is the negative side that comes up in discussions in the media. that takes over the entire discourse on u.s.-pakistan relations. it is driving the opinion that u.s. is unpopular in the pakistan. in in formed circles -- in and formed circles it is not what the u.s. is doing for pakistan -- in informed circles. the second question he posed is more difficult. he talked about pakistan having a double policy, one of supporting the u.s. and its interests, and the other of having its own interests. of course, pakistan has its own interests and concerns. but i think when pakistan gets accused of this, we forget there's a past, present, and future. we put all the three together and come t
is supporting pakistan. i think not many people in pakistan are aware that the goals of the financial institutions, whether the imf or the world bank, has a lot to do with the relationship with the u.s. to answer his question, i would say what happens between pakistan and the u.s., the positive side does not come up in the media. it is the negative side that comes up in discussions in the media. that takes over the entire discourse on u.s.-pakistan relations. it is driving the opinion that u.s....
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we have also seen pakistan seriously address the problem of its own taliban, the pakistan taliban and and go after it in , way which we have never seen before. pakistan today is a unique country. it is a country that is a victim of terrorism. there are horrendous acts of terrorism being carried out in pakistan nearly every day. unfortunately the pakistani army , continues to be a patron of terrorism in other parts of the world and particularly patron of the afghan taliban. that calculation was going to be difficult to do, but i think that's one of the priorities that the next president is going to have to focus on when he or she thinks about what to do with the afghan-pakistan situation. michael: thank you. i'm going to put and have a -- go down the row and have a question for each of you. i think i will go to the colonel. let me go by way of asking him two or three minutes what he saw with the afghan forces. for those of you who don't study this thing full-time, let me remind you of the different numbers we're talking about. people can correct me if i get one wrong. but basically, th
we have also seen pakistan seriously address the problem of its own taliban, the pakistan taliban and and go after it in , way which we have never seen before. pakistan today is a unique country. it is a country that is a victim of terrorism. there are horrendous acts of terrorism being carried out in pakistan nearly every day. unfortunately the pakistani army , continues to be a patron of terrorism in other parts of the world and particularly patron of the afghan taliban. that calculation was...
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our folks and pakistan were helping many elements of the armed forces there -- are folks in pakistan are helping many elements of the armed forces there to make sure they are effective in mounting their offensive against the taliban. i found a great sense of optimism there. the frontier scouts -- we have an opportunity to visit them. they were all very complimentary of our advisers that were there. from top to bottom, what i found is that on the military and civilian sides, people are committed and passionate and optimistic. it is something that made us all feel hopeful. i think you heard us collectively say that we're hopeful. we are realistic about the challenges. as the offensive in kandahar gears up, we know there will be challenges. we're hopeful because of the things we have learned. hopefully, we will continue to apply those. there was a high level of morale and a commitment and passion. i think with that attitude and a high morale, we stand a high sense -- a high chance of combating extremism. i appreciate the opportunity to join you. >> questions? >> good afternoon. i am ver
our folks and pakistan were helping many elements of the armed forces there -- are folks in pakistan are helping many elements of the armed forces there to make sure they are effective in mounting their offensive against the taliban. i found a great sense of optimism there. the frontier scouts -- we have an opportunity to visit them. they were all very complimentary of our advisers that were there. from top to bottom, what i found is that on the military and civilian sides, people are committed...
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they have been denied safe havens in pakistan. pakistan has about 60 nuclear weapons. those are the vital u.s. interests. ande trying to protect them building up security forces where we can fight for the denial of safe havens in afghanistan and try to increase the capacity of the pakistani government and the will of the pakistani government to go after a lot of the insurgent groups and terrorist networks that are in their. host: we will show you some of the headlines coming out of the report. this is from low rocked -- this is from little rock. caller: i want to thank your guest for his service. tell me why it is possible to pursue a different approach, such as what is that of engaging in a nation building strategy in afghanistan, why can the u.s. not look at an option of pulling back to the relative safety of a neighboring country such as turkmenistan, operating out of a base of turkmenistan and instead of trying to create a functioning country out of afghanistan? guest: that is one of the comment frustrations you here. can we do this in a different way? may not turk
they have been denied safe havens in pakistan. pakistan has about 60 nuclear weapons. those are the vital u.s. interests. ande trying to protect them building up security forces where we can fight for the denial of safe havens in afghanistan and try to increase the capacity of the pakistani government and the will of the pakistani government to go after a lot of the insurgent groups and terrorist networks that are in their. host: we will show you some of the headlines coming out of the report....
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pakistan intelligence chief was just in kabul. pakistan has an ally in kabul it did not previously have with the afghan government. they were generally both allies of the indians. pakistan, russia, china, even around to some degree now has somebody it can work with in kabul. they are providing some assistance to the taliban government and they are happy to see the u.s. depart. host: from woodbridge illinois, republican line. caller: the reason i'm calling, as you know, we cannot get the truth from the media. they are constantly lying to us. i want to change the conversation. would you be honest with the american people right now, if you could grade the intelligence services, what grade would you give them? guest: thank you. i will focus on the afghan context. i would say the intelligence services of the u.s. were quite accurate. i would give them a relatively high grade. they had been assessing over the course of 2021 the u.s. withdrawal, full withdrawal from afghanistan, would likely trigger a collapse of morale and other factors
pakistan intelligence chief was just in kabul. pakistan has an ally in kabul it did not previously have with the afghan government. they were generally both allies of the indians. pakistan, russia, china, even around to some degree now has somebody it can work with in kabul. they are providing some assistance to the taliban government and they are happy to see the u.s. depart. host: from woodbridge illinois, republican line. caller: the reason i'm calling, as you know, we cannot get the truth...
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that is certainly in pakistan as well as afghanistan. what needs to happen, it is not clear to me today. it is clear they are working to that end. >> we had a few minutes to chat before the hearing started and one of the things you commented on were the number of women who have been -- who are volunteering and signing up to help with elections in april. for the first time since the afghan security forces fund was established, money was asked for therized recruitment and retention of women in the afghan security forces. obviously that is a separate issue from the election and it speaks to the empowerment of women in afghanistan. i wonder if you could talk about how that dedication of that fund helps assist with recruiting women and keeping them in their services in afghanistan will work and whether we are seeing any of the benefits of that yet. >> thank you for that question. it is clearly a very difficult issue. there is a strong cultural bias against women participating in security forces and army or police. there is a stated goal of 10
that is certainly in pakistan as well as afghanistan. what needs to happen, it is not clear to me today. it is clear they are working to that end. >> we had a few minutes to chat before the hearing started and one of the things you commented on were the number of women who have been -- who are volunteering and signing up to help with elections in april. for the first time since the afghan security forces fund was established, money was asked for therized recruitment and retention of women...
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aid to pakistan. speaker pelosi said the house will also consider a resolution later on the house floor that condemns the shooting that occurred at the holocaust museum yesterday. and the speaker held her weekly briefing. we're going to show you what we can until the house gavels back in. >> good morning. yesterday we were all deeply shaken by the news of the violent attack at the holocaust museum. it reminds us of the valiant work of people who strive to protect us here, whether it's the tourists who visit, the press who covers it, members of congress, the embassies, the administration. they do so with great courage. we had our own gibson and chestnut, those two words mean a great deal to us here. now steven johns. later today we will have a resolution on the floor, hopefully to be a comfort to his family and also to talk about how despicable this act of violence was. it's really sad. earlier this week we met with the president at the white house when he announced his pay-as-you-go initiative. it was
aid to pakistan. speaker pelosi said the house will also consider a resolution later on the house floor that condemns the shooting that occurred at the holocaust museum yesterday. and the speaker held her weekly briefing. we're going to show you what we can until the house gavels back in. >> good morning. yesterday we were all deeply shaken by the news of the violent attack at the holocaust museum. it reminds us of the valiant work of people who strive to protect us here, whether it's the...
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they had been housing him in pakistan for the last nine and a hafrl years. i was trying to figure out what the word ally meant. there is a point where you have to say to people around the world, how stupid do you think we are. do you believe he was living in that place, in a town that size for that long and nobody there knew it. we need to have a very thur owe appraisal of what our policies are and what we are trying to accomplish. you know long before sue became an important director, she was head of my teacher group. let me say candidly, when i first ran in 1974, it was the middle of water gate. people said i couldn't win and it turned out they before right. i got 48%. i reason in 1986. people said i couldn't win. they were right. i got 48.3%. i finally came back to win in 1978. if we hadn't had the south full ton republican women opening the office if we didn't have the spalding county republican women opening the office. if we didn't have young republicans coming on the weeken weekend. i'm standing among some really great people. but they could individua
they had been housing him in pakistan for the last nine and a hafrl years. i was trying to figure out what the word ally meant. there is a point where you have to say to people around the world, how stupid do you think we are. do you believe he was living in that place, in a town that size for that long and nobody there knew it. we need to have a very thur owe appraisal of what our policies are and what we are trying to accomplish. you know long before sue became an important director, she was...
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pakistan is a sovereign country. pakistan handling pakistan's challenges. they should be a contribution to our activities and then being a detriment. what i have seen in my time in visiting and talking is that i never would have guessed that the type of activities that the pakistanis are engaged in, that we ever would have seen that. 18 months ago, when never would have seen that. the pakistanis have realized the threat inside their own country. that threat is not focused against afghanistan in all of those situations. are we seeing a cooperation to go after this thread in all situations? i think so. the intelligence is on the border. the monthly meetings we have now between the leaders on both sides of the border to coordinate the crossings on both sides of the borders and to make sure the trails where ammunition comes across are starting to become monitored on a regular basis. that activity is moving along in the last two months that has in the preceding months. pakistanis are clearly focused on the threats to their country first. there are those that tho
pakistan is a sovereign country. pakistan handling pakistan's challenges. they should be a contribution to our activities and then being a detriment. what i have seen in my time in visiting and talking is that i never would have guessed that the type of activities that the pakistanis are engaged in, that we ever would have seen that. 18 months ago, when never would have seen that. the pakistanis have realized the threat inside their own country. that threat is not focused against afghanistan in...
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two years ago in 2015, sindhi legaria was ar murdered in pakistan. days before he had sent a memorandum to president barack obama about human rights violations by the pakistani military and its i.s.i., the interservice intelligence agency. an important part of the pakistani military. i attended a memorial service here in gari washington. and have come to no -- to know of his work for human rights for the sindhi people of southern pack stan. the pakistani government has not been responsive to inquiry into the reasons for his death and for why his perpetrators have not been brought to justice. two months ago, on august 18, i sent a letter to the acting assistant secretary of state for south and central asian affairs and the u.s. ambassador to pakistan expressing strong concerns about human rights violations of the pakistani government in sindh. six of my house colleagues, three republicans and three democrats, joined me in that effort. there are other human rights concerns in pakistan i should also bring to the attention of this house. people in sindh
two years ago in 2015, sindhi legaria was ar murdered in pakistan. days before he had sent a memorandum to president barack obama about human rights violations by the pakistani military and its i.s.i., the interservice intelligence agency. an important part of the pakistani military. i attended a memorial service here in gari washington. and have come to no -- to know of his work for human rights for the sindhi people of southern pack stan. the pakistani government has not been responsive to...
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the role pakistan is vital. what is encouraging is in all of the conversations i have had with president karzai, i have never heard him be so positive about his relationship with clearly, a stable pakistan and a stable afghanistan are two sides of the same coin. encouraging thing right now is the pakistan overnment is -- pursuing al qaeda in the tribal areas. that is making a difference. of coorse, we have to convince both the pakistani government and the afghanistan government that we are there for the long term, not a long-term with troops, but the long term with support, aid, development, so that they do not think we want to leave them in the lurch once again. >> recommendd the prime minister or concerning that are only justification for being there is not correction of the poppy trade, but national cosecurity. will you confirm that when we start withdrawing our troops, it army being increassd in size and training, but when they have reached that level of ability to ensure that al-qaeda cannot return? >> the
the role pakistan is vital. what is encouraging is in all of the conversations i have had with president karzai, i have never heard him be so positive about his relationship with clearly, a stable pakistan and a stable afghanistan are two sides of the same coin. encouraging thing right now is the pakistan overnment is -- pursuing al qaeda in the tribal areas. that is making a difference. of coorse, we have to convince both the pakistani government and the afghanistan government that we are...
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if there are boots on the ground from the united states inside pakistan, i don't think any pakistan government or anybody in the -- will be able to sustain that without immediately reacting. the first thing they will do is stop all of the supply routes. i would say to start but that is the first thing they should do. the second thing of course and i strongly feel that there is an attack on pakistan, they will fight back on the issues but i think that would be a total disaster. that would escalate the situation out-of-control. i think that should not even come -- and i saw that article which came out yesterday in "the new york times." i think basically i mean the little bit that i understand it is confined to the general mass of people and pakistan. [inaudible] and a i say to you that there are pakistani intelligence but the fact that american boots being on the ground, that would be a disaster. >> well, of course i mean it is not even a rational. i mean it is very strange. i don't know who are the sources in "the new york times" very clearly but i hope it was just an overoptimistic article. th
if there are boots on the ground from the united states inside pakistan, i don't think any pakistan government or anybody in the -- will be able to sustain that without immediately reacting. the first thing they will do is stop all of the supply routes. i would say to start but that is the first thing they should do. the second thing of course and i strongly feel that there is an attack on pakistan, they will fight back on the issues but i think that would be a total disaster. that would...
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pakistan is not the first [unintelligible] we did not invite osama bin laden to pakistan. who was osama bin laden and what is people trying to fight? he was the most wanted terrorist and am -- enemy number one of the civilized world. elimination of osama bin laden launched waves -- who launched waves of attacks against pakistani is justice done. the legacy remains to be demolished. the anger and frustration of people over oppression and tyranny that has fueled the fire of terrorism in the world needs to be addressed. otherwise, this will find new ways of expression. pakistan believes in democracy and pluralism, a society that strives for equality and dignity. an open and transparent a society is essential for addressing the rage and anger arising from political or economic injustice. let me say that in this war against terrorism, pakistan has lost 30,000 men, women, and children, and more than 5000 armed forces personnel, billions of dollars lost. we do not intend to put a price or sick acknowledgement or recognition from anybody. the war against terrorism is our national
pakistan is not the first [unintelligible] we did not invite osama bin laden to pakistan. who was osama bin laden and what is people trying to fight? he was the most wanted terrorist and am -- enemy number one of the civilized world. elimination of osama bin laden launched waves -- who launched waves of attacks against pakistani is justice done. the legacy remains to be demolished. the anger and frustration of people over oppression and tyranny that has fueled the fire of terrorism in the world...
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we have tried to engage pakistan, provide assistance to pakistan to get pakistan to change its approach with regard to helping the taliban and the terrorist network. we have tried to help the afghans fight the forces they are sending into afghanistan. that has not worked. why has it become more difficult? as pakistanis know, patience is running out here and in afghanistan. people want this war to end. we want to start leaving afghanistan next july, the president has said that. that has been a controversial part of the strategy. cooperationistani more urgently. we will see if that meeting that took place will change things. we have to see proof on the ground. ont: let's take this call our line for republicans. you are on the "washington journal." caller: i wanted to go back to the subject of wiki leaks. i spent 20 years riding around on submarines in the ocean. who is this guy? where is he getting his information? why is he not in jail? we are treating this thing with a very cavalier attitude. he is interviewed like all of these things like he is some kind of celebrity. this guy ought to
we have tried to engage pakistan, provide assistance to pakistan to get pakistan to change its approach with regard to helping the taliban and the terrorist network. we have tried to help the afghans fight the forces they are sending into afghanistan. that has not worked. why has it become more difficult? as pakistanis know, patience is running out here and in afghanistan. people want this war to end. we want to start leaving afghanistan next july, the president has said that. that has been a...
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the eyes are then on pakistan. there is a regional effort. secretary state clinton and the president have appointed ambassador holbrook to be an envoy and he has been in those camps where he has seen 2.5 million people displaced. we must provide them the opportunity to return to a rebuilt region. these are individuals who have fought for their freedom, who left the area because they did not want to be overtaken by insurgents, the taliban, who want to undermine the system of democracy and yes, terrorists. one man flad with 13 of his children living in a tent. he said his home is occupied by pakistan soldiers and willing to sacrifice and live homeless because he wants freedom. the resource he we now have will allow that to happen. chad and congo, we are providing peace heap keeping dollars and helping the u.n. chad has collapsed because it is near sudan. fl the gulf coast region, we have provide resources to a region that is still living under the shadow of hurricane ike. we have the resources to put people in housing and be able to correct the
the eyes are then on pakistan. there is a regional effort. secretary state clinton and the president have appointed ambassador holbrook to be an envoy and he has been in those camps where he has seen 2.5 million people displaced. we must provide them the opportunity to return to a rebuilt region. these are individuals who have fought for their freedom, who left the area because they did not want to be overtaken by insurgents, the taliban, who want to undermine the system of democracy and yes,...
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we work on pakistan because of pakistan itself. pakistan's importance to the world, the stability in south asia, one of the most dangerous and explosive parts of the world and an effort to help the pakistani is with a massive set of internal problems in which they legitimately should get the support of many other countries. all of this i would have said before the floods. the floods are simply unimaginable to those of you who have seen it only on television. you have seen floods and television and the world under- reacted. floods were noted hemline. an area larger than italy went under water. it would stretch from the canadian border to florida. deaths were less than the tsunami in the heady -- haiti. we have come back from brussels. the damaged needs assessment from the world bank and the asian development bank which is replacing what has been lost content billion dollars. that is over the early recovery efforts. i want to stress that in the middle of everything else, pakistan was visited by an epic tragedy. there has been much cr
we work on pakistan because of pakistan itself. pakistan's importance to the world, the stability in south asia, one of the most dangerous and explosive parts of the world and an effort to help the pakistani is with a massive set of internal problems in which they legitimately should get the support of many other countries. all of this i would have said before the floods. the floods are simply unimaginable to those of you who have seen it only on television. you have seen floods and television...
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pakistan. strategy particularly how afghan governance at all levels will improve and above all, how we will strengthen our partnership with pakistan. as i've said a number of times, i believe that there are just some common sense conditions based on the judgments that we have been hearing from commanders in the field and from our ambassadors that ought to narrow and guide the deployment, the sort of mission tasking, if you will, of our additional troops, and i think those are, are there reliable afghan partners? are there reliable afghan forces to partner with? because the object of this exercise is to transfer the responsibility to them. second, are there local afghan leaders to work with on the ground, because we want them to be invested, and to come in quickly underneath the clear and hole and third is the civilian capacity in place to make the military gains sustainable? i was very pleased to hear general mcchrystal say yesterday that as we plan new operations we're going to take great care
pakistan. strategy particularly how afghan governance at all levels will improve and above all, how we will strengthen our partnership with pakistan. as i've said a number of times, i believe that there are just some common sense conditions based on the judgments that we have been hearing from commanders in the field and from our ambassadors that ought to narrow and guide the deployment, the sort of mission tasking, if you will, of our additional troops, and i think those are, are there...
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i guess it is about pakistan. given that the obama administration several times during the last few months has talked about pakistan, are you concerned about pressure on the pakistani army to go after the taliban will ultimately undermine the cohesion of the pakistani army? and eventually the the stabilization of pakistan? -- that the stabilization -- de stabilization of pakistan? >> i do not believe so. the border is not even agreed on and the patterns of kinship along the disputed border. are we concerned about these users? you bet. pakistani officials have said publicly prior to the president's decision and cents to send 30,000 additional troops, they said very clearly and very honestly, in 2002 you drop the taliban and al qaeda east into pakistan without consulting us were preparing us, and we inherited the consequences. we need to be consulted. and stan mcchrystal, with our strong encouragement, and ambassador i eikenberry as well, go to islamabad pretty regularly. they talk to the government and the military
i guess it is about pakistan. given that the obama administration several times during the last few months has talked about pakistan, are you concerned about pressure on the pakistani army to go after the taliban will ultimately undermine the cohesion of the pakistani army? and eventually the the stabilization of pakistan? -- that the stabilization -- de stabilization of pakistan? >> i do not believe so. the border is not even agreed on and the patterns of kinship along the disputed...
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aid to pakistan. in short -- passage of a bill to triple u.s. aid to pakistan. as we have learned in iraq, however, is an increase in conflict resources exponentially increases the likelihood of waste, fraud, and abuse. unfortunately, some of our programs in afghanistan and pakistan to date have been flawed and lacked basic accountability measures. for example, last year, the subcommittee and general government accountability office conducted investigations of the coalition support program, by which the united states reimburses pakistan for expenses it incurs in surging counter- terrorism operations. this program has represented the bulk of united states aid to pakistan in the past seven years, some $6.7 billion today. the investigation has found that there were no receipts for a significant portion of u.s. reimbursements to pakistan and that the program lacked basic accountability provisions. further, the reimbursement program is not really designed to accrue the pakistan military capabilities for co
aid to pakistan. in short -- passage of a bill to triple u.s. aid to pakistan. as we have learned in iraq, however, is an increase in conflict resources exponentially increases the likelihood of waste, fraud, and abuse. unfortunately, some of our programs in afghanistan and pakistan to date have been flawed and lacked basic accountability measures. for example, last year, the subcommittee and general government accountability office conducted investigations of the coalition support program, by...
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in other words, it's a security problem inside pakistan. and at the same time, india and pakistan become closer in solving the problem of kashmir. >> who's got the mic? >> mr. president, my name's alex mace. i'm a sophomore from st. louis, missouri. some have suggested that in writing the decision points and establishing the bush institute that you're attempt -- trying to re-define your political legacy. i want to know how you respond to that criticism and what real impact do you expect your efforts to have on the direction of national policy? >> yes. interesting question. look, somebody the other day said, you know, "would you like to debate?" i said, "man, i'm through debating." if you're interested in what i thought, read the book. and so i don't really worry about my legacy because you know, i'm still studying theodore roosevelt or harry truman. and there's not going to be an objective history done on this administration for a long time. i mean it's impossible for somebody, for example, who covered the white house as a correspondent to
in other words, it's a security problem inside pakistan. and at the same time, india and pakistan become closer in solving the problem of kashmir. >> who's got the mic? >> mr. president, my name's alex mace. i'm a sophomore from st. louis, missouri. some have suggested that in writing the decision points and establishing the bush institute that you're attempt -- trying to re-define your political legacy. i want to know how you respond to that criticism and what real impact do you...